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Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Ludwig von Jagow
(08.09.1771 - 02.12.1857)
place of birth: Wolfshagen, Brandenburg
Königreich
Preußen: KG,
General der Infanterie
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Ludwig von Jagow was the commanding general of
IV. Armeekorps headquarters in Magdeburg from 1821 to 1836. Jagow launched his
military service as a pre-teen in 1785. Attaining the rank of Hauptmann, he was
first engaged in combat during War of the Fourth Coalition 1806-1807 (Vierter
Koalitionskrieg) and was a participant in the Battle of Auerstedt,
Thuringia.
Six years later found Major von Jagow
attached to 10. Infanterie-Brigade as they fought in the German Campaign of
1813-1815 (Befreiungskriege). Although wounded at the Battle of Großgörschen,
he remained on the front lines and later distinguished himself during the
Battle of Bautzen. He saw further action throughout Germany and France and
as a Generalmajor and brigade commander, was part of the Prussian forces helping
to beat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. For his
efforts and leadership during the campaign, von Jagow was later decorated with
the Iron Cross First Class and the coveted Pour le Mérite medals.
During the post-war years, von Jagow was given command of
Prussia's 8. Division in 1818 and was assigned to command IV. Armeekorps in
Magdeburg from 1821 to 1830, and then from 1832 to 1836. In September 1833,
General von Jagow was decorated with the Ritter des Schwarzen Adlerordens
(Knight of the Black Eagle), Prussia's most prestigious award. He retired from active
duty in March 1836 and spent his final years in Berlin.
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